Adriano was briefly considered to be one of the best strikers in world football and was courted by Premier League spenders Chelsea .

He won the Italian Serie A title with Inter Milan on four occasions and from 2004 to 2009, he scored 47 goals in 115 games for the side.

The star was also prolific on the international stage, scoring 27 times in 48 appearances for Brazil.

However, he fell from grace after reports emerged that his work ethic was not what it should be and newspapers told of his alleged fondness for nightlife.

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He had been with the Brazilian side Atletico Paranaense, but his contract was terminated less than a year in to his contract.

Reports recently emerged that he was now trying to resurrect his career with the French second division side Le Havre.

The star is reported to have said: "I'm 99 per cent sure I will play at Le Havre. I had some problems in the past, I made some mistakes, but the joy I feel with a ball on a football pitch is stronger than anything else. I don’t care where I play, as long as I’m playing.”